Rose Art Industries, Inc., Issues Alert and Voluntary Recall on Certain Face Paints

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http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/roseart03_05.html

Contact:
Rick Locker
212-391-5200 x.16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Livingston, NY -- March 24, 2005 -- Rose Art Industries, Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain face painting products distributed by the Company, and sold under the name "Design A Face Make-Up." The Company is taking this action after receiving consumer complaints that over 200 children have experienced minor adverse reactions from multiple colors of face paints. The reported reactions involve redness of the skin or a skin rash, irritation, itching or minor swelling in the area where the paints were applied, and the Company is not aware that any such reactions lasted more than a few days. The Company is taking this action to ensure that no children have any problems with its products.

These products should no longer be available at retail. Most face paint products are used when opened, but if consumers have any of the products below, they should discard them or return them to their retailer. The Company is acting in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration. Consumers and healthcare providers can report adverse reactions from face paints to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/complain.html or to the Company by calling (800) 272-9667 or via e-mail to [email protected].

The following face paints manufactured by Galisa Cosmetics International, Taipei, Taiwan, and distributed under the "Rose Art" Brand are involved:

Item Number
Description

8900
Theme Pack - Sports

8901
Theme Pack - Puppies

8902
Theme Pack - Kittens

8903
Theme Pack - Tiger

8904
Theme Pack - Clown

8905
Color Compact - White - Clamshell

8906
Color Compact - Black - Clamshell

8907
Color Compact - Sky Blue - Clamshell

8908
Color Compact - Red - Clamshell

8909
Color Compact - Green - Clamshell

8910
Color Compact - Pink - Clamshell

8911
Color Compact - Yellow - Clamshell

8912
Color Compact - Orange - Clamshell

8913
Color Compact - Brown - Clamshell

8914
Color Compact - Purple - Clamshell

8915
Color Compact - Navy Blue - Clamshell

8916
6 Colors Paint Pack

8919
Face Paint Studio - Med Box

8920
Body Glitter Gel

8921
Glow in the Dark Paint

8922
Face Paint Stencil

8923
Face Paint Foam Stampers

8927
Face Paint with Book


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